Jamal Musiala Injury: Return expected in January

Musiala (leg) is aiming a return in January, coach Vincent Kompany said in the press conference. "We see Jamal every day, his body language shows how excited he is about the next step, that he can get back on the pitch. But it's about patience. We need Jamal, of course. The first steps are very positive. The plan was for him to return in January. With such serious injuries, however, things can always change."

Musiala was back on grass for the first time on Thursday as he is progressing well in the rehabilitation of his leg injury. That said, the medical staff seems to monitor him closely and won't rush him back. The playmaker has a plan to return in January but could potentially come back earlier if all the conditions are met. Until then, Serge Gnabry is expected to be the one seeing the most increased minutes in the frontline due to his absence.